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Macdermeid Family History

Macdermeid Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Mcdermid, Mcdermed, Manderfeld, Macdiarmid, Macdermott, Madrid

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Where is the Macdermeid family from?

You can see how Macdermeid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macdermeid family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Macdermeid families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Macdermeid family living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Macdermeid's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Macdermeid families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macdermeid surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Macdermeid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macdermeid census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 1 immigration records available for the last name Macdermeid. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Macdermeid. For the veterans among your Macdermeid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macdermeid lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1995, in the United States, Macdermeid life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Macdermeid in 1969 was 82, and 81 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macdermeid ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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